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Ch 16: Biology and society
Ch 16: Biology and society
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U4 AOS2 SAC revision
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1
Which
type of implication
involves consequences that affect economics, politics or society?
Educational implication
Ethical implication
Social implication
Biological implication
2
Which of the following is not a step used to produce a GMO?
Grow and develop the GMO.
Insert the isolated gene back into original organism.
Identify the gene of interest.
Isolate the gene by using probes and restriction enzymes.
3
Foods containing GMOs should be labelled to give consumers the right to choose
- is a:
Educational implication
Social implication
Ethical implication
Biological implication
4
Which of the following is an
ethical implication
of GM crops?
All of the above.
Some people consider them to be unnatural.
Some people believe that they are unsafe to eat.
Some people believe that the practice is inhumane.
5
GMO stands for:
Generically Monitored Organisation
Genetically Mixed Organism
Generically Modified Organisation
Genetically Modified Organism
6
Potential for cross-pollination between GM and wild crops
- is a:
Ethical implication
Educational implication
Biological implication
Social implication
7
Transgenic organisms are:
Organisms that contain DNA from another species.
Organisms that are neither male nor female.
Organisms that can live in a variety of environments.
Organisms that can mutate into a variety of organisms.
8
Which type of gene therapy is shown here?
Ex vivo
In vivo
9
What are the most common GM traits?
Herbicide and insect resistance.
Drought tolerance.
Improved colour and taste.
Increased lysine and oleic acid.
10
What is CRISPR-Cas9 similar to?
A recombinant plasmid
A restriction enzyme
A viral vector
A bacterial vector
11
Which of the following is a
benefit
of GM crops?
Cross-pollination with weeds may occur.
Increase crop yield.
Farmers need to buy new seeds each season.
Complex legal issues for farmers.
12
Gene therapy involves:
Adding nucleotides to a malfunctioning allele.
Removing a malfunctioning allele.
Replacing a malfunctioning allele with a functioning one.
Adding a functional allele to a persons genome.
13
Seed patent owners may charge farmers too much for GM seeds
- is a:
Educational implication
Ethical implication
Biological implication
Social implication
14
Which type of gene therapy is shown here?
In vivo
Ex vivo
15
Which
type of implication
involves considerations based on moral or ethical beliefs?
Educational implication
Social implication
Ethical implication
Biological implication
16
Why isn't gene therapy widely used in medicine?
We don't have the knowledge or technology yet.
There are many benefits and consequences to consider.
It has never been used on humans.
People aren't willing to try gene therapy.
17
What is the difference between a cisgenic and transgenic GMO?
Transgenic GMOs contain DNA from the same species.
There is no difference.
Cisgenic GMOs contain DNA from the same species.
Transgenic GMOs are more dangerous.
18
Which
type of implication
involves consequences that affect ecosystems, the environment and public health?
Social implication
Ethical implication
Educational implication
Biological implication
19
Which of the following is a
benefit
of GM crops?
Cross pollination between them and non-GM crops could occur.
Loss in genetic diversity could occur.
They may evolve to have pest resistance.
They can have higher nutritional value.
20
Which of the following is a
benefit
of GM crops?
All of the above.
Crops can grow in more adverse conditions.
They may have improved flavour and texture.
Insect resistant crops require fewer pesticides.
